It is truly an incredible thing to witness children so at ease and comfortable that they forget the burdens of their everyday lives, particularly when those children may have more worries than the average child due to their skin condition.
Camp Liberté West provided exactly that for the eleven campers we had enrolled with dermatologic diseases. From the moment the kids checked in with their parents and dropped off their medications, they bonded instantly with new friends and welcoming camp counsellors.

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I am originally from the Lanaudière area, so I am very familiar with the reputation of Camp Papillon. However, it wasn’t until the start of my residency in dermatology that I discovered Camp Liberté, which is for dermatology patients who are between 7 and 12 years old. I undoubtedly wanted to learn from this unique experience, which gives children with skin disorders the opportunity to participate in a five-day summer camp. When the campers arrived, I could see the anxiety that many parents felt about the idea of leaving their child in the care of other adults for the first time.

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Camp Liberté was a week of firsts for many campers – their first canoe trip, zip-lining adventure, rock-climbing experience, and overnight outing away from the familiarity of home… these will likely be the memories cherished as a new school year sneaks up on each camper. But when they reflect upon their camp experiences in the years to come, I am sure they will fondly recall a deeper set of firsts – a time they felt empowered amongst others with similar skin conditions, encouraged to learn more about their conditions, and liberated to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.

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“Le bonheur est quelque chose qui se multiple quand il se partage.”
Good times are always enjoyed the most when shared with others.
These words were painted on the wall of my cabin at Camp Liberté, it is truly the meaning and essence of the camp. It fully reflects my experiences and those of the campers.

L’Oréal announces the 2015 Awardees of its International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology L’Oréal announced the winners of its International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology, “Caring to Inspire Skin Confidence” at the 23rd World Congress of Dermatology taking place in Vancouver, Canada. The Awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate the often […]

By Tess Peters, MSc MD At the end of the camp we did a brief interview with each child. When asked “What was your favourite thing about camp?”, one boy replied “There were other kids that were like me, but just didn’t (have) the same condition as I did.” When he said this, I knew […]